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- 1. LOW-INCOME HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM USCAA United Services Community Action Agency 816-358-6868
- 2. Welcome
- 3. History of Weatherization • 1976: A Nation in Crisis • High unemployment rates • High energy costs • Weatherization was born
- 4. USCAA History • Started in 1964 • Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) • Support low to moderate Income Families • Non-Profit Organization • Serves over 15 million people yearly
- 5. Mission • Increase the energy efficiency of dwellings occupied by low- income Americans • Reduce monthly heating and cooling expenses • Safeguard the health and safety of household occupants
- 6. What is Weatherization? • WAP= The Weatherization Assistance Program • Enables Low Income Families • Reduce energy bills • Increase energy efficiency • Increase safety & comfort • Funds Used • Improved energy performance • Advanced Technologies & Testing Procedures
- 7. “Old School” Weatherization • Window Replacement • Adding Storm Doors • Door Replacement None of these measures were as cost-efficient-compared to Air sealing, adding insulation and caulking**
- 8. Program Funding • Core Funding • Department of Energy (DOE) • States and local agencies additional funding from: • Other housing programs • Utilities • State and local government • Rental property owners
- 9. Priority Populations Senior Citizens Families with Children Disabled Persons High Energy Users
- 10. Energy Burdens • Household Energy/Total consumption: 22% • Americans spend over $230 billion annually on home energy • Low Income Households: spend 14.4% annual income on energy costs • Low Income households pay utilities over other necessities.
- 11. Types of Dwellings Weatherized
- 12. Why Weatherize • Reduces impact of high energy costs for low income residents. • Implementation of energy efficient measures. • Improvements may include: • Air leaks, insulation, etc.
- 13. The Process 1. Application and income verification 2. Audit/Estimate of the home • Diagnostic testing • Determination of health and safety measures • Client Education 3. Work Order for contractor 4. Project completion 5. Post-Inspection
- 14. Who is Eligible for Assistance? Income Guidelines for 2016 200% at Poverty Level or Below Household Members 1 $23,760.00 2 $32,040.00 3 $40,320.00 4 $48,600.00 5 $56,880.00 6 $65,160.00 7 $73,460.00 8 $81,780.00 ***If over 8 family members, add $8,320 for each additional person
- 15. Renters & Landlords • Many Low-Income Families Rent their Homes. • Required Documents in addition to the Application are Needed • Multiple Dwellings/Tenants % Eligibility • Landlords MUST Invest, Financially into Project • 1-4 dwellings owned= 5% total costs
- 16. Application Process • Find Local Agency • Apply & Provide Required documents • Eligibility is Determined • Proceed to Approval Status
- 17. Energy Audit • What’s Included?
- 18. Client Education • Increase Client Engagement • Provides Client with Safety Information • Provides DO-IT-YOURSELF, Energy Saving Tips
- 19. Diagnostic Tools Used • Blower Door Testing • Infrared Camera
- 20. Blower Door Test
- 21. Diagnostic Tool: Infrared Camera
- 22. Building Science “House-as-a-system” • Home Performance • Occupant Health & Safety • Indoor Air Quality/Occupant Comfort • Durability of Materials • The Big Three: • Heat • Air • Moisture
- 23. Three Major Components •Air Leakage/Air Sealing •Heat/Insulation •Health & Safety
- 24. Air Leaking & Sealing Ceilings Walls Floors Windows Doors Duct Work
- 25. Heat & Insulation • Conduction: Transfer of Heat from One Object to Another • Convection: Transfer of Heat by Movement of Liquids/Gases • Radiation: Transfer of Heat by Electromagnetic Waves
- 26. Moisture & Moisture Control
- 27. Mechanical Systems • Space Heating (Furnace) • Distribution (Ductwork) • Water Heating (Hot Water Heater) • Combustion Science (CO Detection)
- 28. Short Video: An Energy Audit <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YolBP0-vkBU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
- 29. Energy Auditors • BPI Certified • Extensive training/testing • Quality Control Inspectors Certification
- 30. Work Order •N.E.A.T. Software Program • What is it? • Why is it used? • What does it do and how does it work?
- 31. Contractors Get to Work
- 32. Post-Work Inspections Professional Quality Control Inspector Requires: BPI Certified
- 33. Success Stories: Video Clip • <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H17gBjwzIHo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
- 34. Success Stories: Quotes from Clients
- 35. Tips for Saving Energy at Home Install A Programmable Thermostat Turn things off when not in use Unplug Electronics Lower Water Heater Thermostat Use Energy- Efficient Light Bulbs
- 36. Questions??? Thank You Everyone for Coming! Please Feel Free to Ask Any Questions At this time!
Editor's Notes
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- In 1976, an anxious nation looked for answers to rising unemployment and energy costs. Amidst the crisis, the Weatherization Assistance Program was born. From modest beginnings, it has grown into a sophisticated, technologically driven program that has advanced building science.
- United Services community action agencies were created in 1964 as a result of federal governments EOA economic opportunity act. The organization offers support to families/individuals all of the country to gain self-sufficiency, but when in crisis, short term financial help is also available, through many different programs offered. The organization is a non profit, financed through government grants, which are distributed on to state, who then distributes them on to local agencies. USCAA has over 1,100 agencies nation wide, serving over 15 million low to moderate income people yearly. And Our local agencies here serves those in Jackson, Platte and Clay County.
- "To reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety."
- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) was created in 1976 to assist low-income families who lacked resources to invest in energy efficiency. WAP is operated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Native American tribes, and U.S. Territories. Funds are used to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry. The energy conservation resulting from the efforts of state and local agencies helps our country reduce its dependence on foreign oil and decrease the cost of energy for families in need while improving the health and safety of their homes.
- Early Weatherization Program: Lower cost jobs, providing very similar measures on all jobs; and More focus was placed on replacement of/or adding storm windows, storm doors. Where as, the Modern Program: Focuses more on Advanced diagnostic techniques and computerized energy audits to provide most cost effective measures. Advanced installation techniques, such as dense pack sidewall insulation and mobile home insulation, air sealing and caulking, with an Increased focus on health and safety of the occupants of the homes.
- The program is funded by an annual grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Core funding for the program is provided by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant This funding allows states and local agencies to leverage additional funding from: Other housing programs Utilities State and local government Rental property owners
- The People we serve: Low income families with children, Senior Citizens, The disabled and High Energy Users that meet the eligibility income requirements.
- Household energy use comprises 22% of total energy consumption in the United States. Americans spend $230 billion each year on home energy, with low-income households spending a disproportionate share on energy bills. • Low-income households typically spend 14.2% of their total annual income on residential energy costs, compared with 3.3% for other households. • The average expenditure in low income households is estimated to be $1,800 annually. Low-income families must often cut back on other necessities, such as groceries or medicine, to pay their energy bills. Thirty-eight million households are eligible for weatherization services. Any household at or below 200% of poverty is considered low-income. However, some eligible households may require services beyond the scope of the Weatherization Program.
- We Weatherize several different types of dwellings. These include single family homes, townhomes and duplexes, and manufactured homes as well. Our auditors and contractors are highly trained in working in these multiple settings. We are ready to launch our renters/landlord program on single family homes and up to 4 dwellings. Which I will be revisiting later in the presentation.
- The WAP is designed to reduce the impact of high home energy costs for income eligible residents by implementing energy-efficient measures. The improvements may include: reducing air leaks, weather stripping, caulking and adding insulation in the attic. Walls and or foundation, heating systems repair and air quality assessment. Services are determined by performing a diagnostic energy audit and building assessment for each unique home. (no two homes are alike).
- The first step in applying for weatherization, starts with a client intake interview. This is where the applications and income requirements are explained and the client completes it and returns with all necessary documents. After that, the application goes through the approval process, where all information and documents are verified. Once approved, the clients information is assigned to an auditor, who schedules with the client, a time to come out and conduct a full energy audit on the home. This is where they use diagnostic technology to determine what’s needed, what’s the most cost-effective measures to use, while increasing the comfort and safety of the occupants providing the client with education regarding Mold, Lead-Paint and Energy Saving tips. The next step is where the work order is created and sent to the contractor to start the project. Once the weatherization is complete, a state regulated, quality-controlled inspection is performed to ensure standards have been met and a quality job was done.
- Eligibility is determined by income, based on the current years income guidelines. Eligibility is set at or below 200% poverty level. FACT: Over 90% of low income households have an annual income of under $15,000 and of those 2/3 have an annual income of under $8,000 annually.
- This is something new that we are launching due to the high number of low income families that are renting their homes. The application process is basically the same, with a few additional requirements/documents needed. The applicant will be give in addition to the application, a tenant/landlord contract in which both parties must adhere to and sign, a permission slip from the landlord, giving permission to weatherize the property and of course it will be the landlord providing the deed on the home, not the tenant. In addition, depending on how many dwellings the landlord has, the landlord is required to make an upfront investment into the costs of weatherization. If the landlord has 1-4 dwellings than he/she will be responsible for putting up 5% of the total cost of the weatherization. If the landlord has more than 4 dwellings they are wanting to get weatherized than they will be responsible for providing 25% of the total costs to weatherize. When dealing with multiple dwellings, 50-66% of the tenant must be eligible for the program in order to move forward in the process.
- Go over the Bullet points here ONLY!
- An energy audit helps pinpoint where home is losing energy and what can be done to reduce energy loss and save money. There are two parts to the energy audit. First there is the home assessment where problems are identified and notes are taken, then the second part includes a computer software analysis. Energy Audit Software can significantly cut the time it takes to provide a business with personalized energy-efficiency advice supported by accurate figures. With the software, there’s the ability to make sophisticated energy-related calculations in seconds - calculate figures relating to a business's energy consumption, energy costs, and carbon dioxide emissions (CO2). It also rapidly create a focused energy-efficiency report telling the business how much they could save, and how to go about saving it.
- An energy audit helps pinpoint where home is losing energy and what can be done to reduce energy loss and save money. There are two parts to the energy audit. First there is the home assessment where problems are identified and notes are taken, then the second part includes a computer software analysis. Energy Audit Software can significantly cut the time it takes to provide a business with personalized energy-efficiency advice supported by accurate figures. With the software, there’s the ability to make sophisticated energy-related calculations in seconds - calculate figures relating to a business's energy consumption, energy costs, and carbon dioxide emissions (CO2). It also rapidly create a focused energy-efficiency report telling the business how much they could save, and how to go about saving it.
- A Blower Door An Infrared Camera Both of these tools are used in detailing your home’s energy use, and providing energy-saving recommendations. So…what is an energy audit? It’s an evaluation of the heating, cooling, electrical and water use and subsequent recommendations to reduce your bills without sacrificing quality of life. We will look at each diagnostic tool a little bit closer now.
- The Blower door Test, measures the tightness of the air seal of your home’s building envelope. Excessive air leakage can lead to dramatic heat loss, unpleasant drafts, and problems with moisture, mold, mildew and ice dams. The blower door is a strong fan with sensitive pressure gauges, allowing it to quantify your home’s air leakage. By quantifying the air loss, we can determine the potential savings by actions like home weatherization and air sealing.
- An Infrared Camera is a heat imaging device that can easily detect building shell issues such as un-insulated wall sections, air leaks and moisture. The thermal image shows precise temperature differences that are not obvious during a visual inspection. (Usually only used when access to the area is impossible at time of audit.
- The home has to be treated as a “whole system”. Because all these components have an impact on one another, improvements made, will have an impact on the entire system and how it functions. Heat, air and moisture move in and out of and around the home at all times.. These different components interact with one another, changing the dynamics and influencing the conditions in the home. All three have a huge impact on the home itself. So when weatherizing, all three must be considered together.
- The three major areas to consider when looking at Energy Use and Weatherization are Air Leaking/Sealing, Heat/Insulation and Health & Safety of the components in the home. I’m going to very briefly go over each component in the following slides. Bare with me, some of the information can be a bit confusing to take in.
- Air sealing is the process of sealing leaks in a home's building envelope to limit the amount of air that leaks out of and into the house. Conditioned (heated or cooled) interior air leaking out of the house is called exfiltration. Outside air that leaks in is called infiltration. Most air exfiltration takes place through the attic. The basement or crawl space is a major source of air infiltration. Air leakage represents up to 40% of space-conditioning costs. Some of the areas that need to be assessed for air leakage are in dropped ceilings, floors and wall junctions, attic knee-walls, wet walls where plumbing leaks, recessed light fixtures, attic and basement stairways and chimneys. All ducts in unconditioned spaces of the home should also be assessed and sealed.
- It's easy to understand how insulation works if you remember what it's like to wear a goose down jacket outside on a cold winter day. Even though your jacket is light as a feather (more accurately, many thousands of feathers), your body can stay toasty warm. That's because the feathers create millions of tiny air pockets, and air has excellent insulating value - about R-7 per inch. Insulation works by slowing the transfer of heat, which can move in three ways: conduction, convection and radiation. For heat to travel from your body through your down jacket, it has to move by conduction through the tiny feather fibers that are in contact with each other. Heat transfer by convection happens through the air, and there are millions of miniscule air spaces between the fibers. Heat transfer by radiation is also slow, since one fiber must radiate its heat to another.
- **Controlling moisture can make your home more energy-efficient, less costly to heat and cool, more comfortable, and prevent mold growth. Properly controlling moisture in your home will improve the effectiveness of your air sealing and insulation efforts, and these efforts in turn will help control moisture. The best strategies for controlling moisture in your home depend on your climate and how your home is constructed. Proper ventilation should also be part of a moisture control strategy. Moisture can cause problems in attics, various types of foundations, and walls. When you have excessive moisture and mix it with warmth, we get what? Answer= Mold. Health Risks occur when we are exposed to mold. These issues include Nasal congestion, headache, eye irritation, tickling in the nose and throat, cough, sneezing, and skin rashes. And Some people develop asthma symptoms, like wheezing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
- Space heating and cooling account for almost half of a home's energy use. Energy Efficiency should be checked and improved if it’s low efficiency. Distribution (DuctWork): Your air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home, and if the ducts are poorly sealed or insulated they are likely contributing to higher energy bills. Your home's duct system is a branching network of tubes in the walls, floors, and ceilings; it carries the air from your home's furnace and central air conditioner to each room. Ducts are made of sheet metal, fiberglass, or other materials. Ducts that leak heated air into unheated spaces can add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating and cooling bills. Insulating ducts in unconditioned spaces is usually very cost-effective. If you are installing a new duct system, make sure it comes with insulation. Water Heating: Water heating accounts for about 18% of your home's energy use. Reducing your hot water use, employing energy-saving strategies, and choosing an energy efficient water heater for your home pool can help you reduce your monthly water heating bills Combustion Science: Carbon Monoxide CO is produced whenever a material burns. Homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages are more likely to have CO problems Common sources of CO in our homes include fuel-burning appliances and devices such as: Furnace, Gas stoves, clothes dryers and water heaters to name a few. It’s important to have CO detectors places in the home to monitor levels at all times.
- Right click over the hyperlink and press “open hyperlink” It will go to youtube page, then click full screen and play. Overview of an energy audit. (about 3 minutes long)
- All of our energy auditors go through extensive BPI training/testing and must be certified through BPI in order to conduct energy audits. The auditors are also trained in quality control inspection.
- N.E.A.T. stands for National Energy Audit Tool and is a very important component of Weatherization. The Assistance Software is used by weatherization auditors to create customized/specific energy efficient retrofit measures for homes being weatherized. NEAT’s main objective is to ensure that the DOE Weatherization Program is implemented. What is does/how it works: Evaluates each home on an individual basis, taking into account : local weather conditions, retrofit measure costs, fuel costs and specific construction details of the home. Contains all data relating to the specific home and uses engineering calculations to compare and calculate heat loss and gain, computes total energy consumption of the baseload uses, evaluates interaction between efficiency measures, identifies a list of recommended energy-efficient measures and adjusts estimated energy savings based on actual utility consumption. As you can see this is the control center of the whole process.
- Contractors begin working. The project takes an estimated to take 2-5 to complete the job. As you can see in the pictures, in the upper left you see insulation being blown into the attic and to the right of it, on the top, you see that the gentleman is doing the same thing, except this time, he is blowing insulation into the exterior walls of the home. And right under that, he is air sealing with caulk around the window seals. The picture on the right shows them applying spray in foam insulation into the wall cavities.
- Inspectors are all Professional QC Inspectors and have been certified through BPI.
- 2 min clip
- There are several things that we can do ourselves, in our own homes to save on energy/save money! Install a programmable thermostat, Make sure to turn the lights out when you exit a room, even unplugging electronics that are not in use (you’d be surprised how much energy they are still using just by being plugged in). Lower the temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees and keep it there. Use energy efficient lightbulbs, yes they are more expensive to buy in the beginning, but they save you more in the long run by having to replace them less often and by using less energy to light them.
- Now is time for questions and answers (don’t go over 10-12 minutes)